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$245+ Cheap flights from California to Madrid, Spain (MAD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAD
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Madrid

Cheapest flights from California to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:16 amLAX - MAD
1 stop14h 34mIberia
Mon 1/1212:55 amMAD - LAX
1 stop18h 17mIberia
Deal found 12/16$523
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:55 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop20h 45mKLM
Mon 1/124:50 pmMAD - SFO
1 stop28h 00mKLM
Deal found 12/16$536
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:25 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/125:30 pmMAD - SFO
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$545
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:10 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/131:35 pmMAD - LAX
2 stops29h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$546
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3012:50 pmSFO - MAD
2 stops25h 40mBrussels Airlines
Mon 1/125:30 pmMAD - SFO
2 stops35h 05mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 12/16$559
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:00 pmLAX - MAD
2 stops29h 20mSWISS
Tue 1/137:35 pmMAD - LAX
2 stops32h 10mSWISS
Deal found 12/16$610
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:00 amLAX - MAD
1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 1/1312:50 pmMAD - LAX
2 stops32h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$615
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:25 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/126:35 pmMAD - SFO
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$667
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:20 amSAN - MAD
1 stop17h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 1/141:15 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop18h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$675
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:58 pmSAN - MAD
2 stops22h 07mBritish Airways
Wed 1/141:15 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop18h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$676
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:59 amLAS - MAD
2 stops21h 26mBritish Airways
Fri 1/1612:50 pmMAD - LAS
1 stop15h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$678
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/231:25 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/1510:00 amMAD - SAN
1 stop19h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$686

Find flight deals from California to Madrid

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Madrid flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$437
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$245
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$893

Good round-trip deal

$601 or less

Good one-way deal

$431 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price ($313 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Madrid that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Madrid that are best for you.

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SacramentoMadrid

SMF - MAD

SMFMAD

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/23

7:08 am-9:15 am

2 stops17h 07m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/24

12:40 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops41h 59m

$469

SacramentoMadrid

SMF - MAD

SMFMAD

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/22

5:15 am-8:00 am

2 stops17h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 1/30

1:35 pm-11:55 am

2 stops31h 20m

$472

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Tue 2/3

12:49 pm-8:00 am

2 stops34h 11m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/10

1:35 pm-3:36 pm

2 stops35h 01m

$472

SacramentoMadrid

SMF - MAD

SMFMAD

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/3

7:30 am-8:00 am

2 stops39h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 3/4

1:35 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops42h 04m

$472

SacramentoMadrid

SMF - MAD

SMFMAD

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/29

6:00 am-8:00 am

2 stops17h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 2/5

1:35 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops40h 15m

$472

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops17h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 1/30

1:35 pm-8:49 pm

3 stops40h 14m

$473

Las VegasMadrid

LAS - MAD

LASMAD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/30

6:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops18h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 2/6

1:35 pm-2:51 pm

2 stops34h 16m

$473

SacramentoMadrid

SMF - MAD

SMFMAD

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/23

5:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops19h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 3/4

1:35 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops42h 04m

$473

Las VegasMadrid

LAS - MAD

LASMAD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/3

10:55 am-4:55 pm

2 stops21h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 2/14

1:15 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop15h 49m

$476

SacramentoMadrid

SMF - MAD

SMFMAD

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/27

11:35 am-6:25 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 2/6

1:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$476

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Best time to book a flight from California to Madrid

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Madrid

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Madrid?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Madrid (average of $328). Flying from California to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $625). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to MAD?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Madrid. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

When flying from California to Madrid, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 6% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Madrid?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Madrid. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Madrid flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Madrid. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid from California?

    For a flight from California to Madrid, you will be flying into Barajas. Madrid Barajas (MAD) is just 8.5 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this California to Madrid flight route?

    This flight path from California to Madrid Barajas was viewed by 38 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from California to Madrid?

    A quick flight from California to Madrid can take about 17h 07m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $469. The distance from California to Madrid is about 5710 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Madrid one-way?

    $197 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from TAP AIR PORTUGAL. You may also be able to find cheap deals on ITA Airways and SWISS, with prices starting from $280 and $291, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Madrid?

    The most popular route from California to Madrid is Los Angeles - Madrid Barajas. You may also consider San Francisco - Madrid Barajas or Ontario - Madrid Barajas.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Madrid?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from California to Madrid are American Airlines (64%), Qatar Airways (54%) and Alaska Airlines (54%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Madrid?

    While on average a flight from California to Madrid is generally $1,228, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $333. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Madrid Barajas), you can expect to pay $324 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Madrid?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Madrid.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Madrid?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Madrid by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Madrid?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Madrid (average of $328). Flying from California to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $625). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Madrid

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Madrid. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$166Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$322Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ITA AirwaysCheapest$393Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
FinnairCheapest$412Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$413Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air CanadaCheapest$414Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$438Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$444Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
British AirwaysCheapest$445Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$458Average$820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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